This bill changes how the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) deals with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). It updates definitions related to the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee and defines an "independent athlete." The ONDCP must work with the United States Anti-Doping Agency, the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee, and the Team USA Athletes' Commission to review WADA governance. The ONDCP must check if WADA has a credible, independent governance model, full conflict-of-interest rules, and decision-making roles for independent athletes and their representatives. The ONDCP must make a determination within 90 days and, if WADA does not meet the standards, must try to secure fair U.S. representation and issue a report within 180 days describing barriers. The bill allows the ONDCP, after consulting certain congressional committees, to voluntarily withhold up to the full amount of U.S. membership dues to WADA. Before obligating funds to WADA, the ONDCP must send a spending plan and explanation to the House and Senate Appropriations Committees.
No publicly available information on specific dollar amounts or overall costs. The bill does say the ONDCP may withhold up to the full amount of U.S. membership dues to WADA and must provide a spending plan to congressional appropriations committees before obligating funds.
The bill's title and text indicate supporters want to restore confidence in WADA by ensuring a credible, independent governance model, clear conflict-of-interest rules, and meaningful roles for independent athletes and U.S. representatives. It also directs action to counter systemic doping and to work with democratic countries.
No publicly available information.